In modelling effects of global warming, invalid assumptions lead to unrealistic projections

In a recent Opinion paper, Pauly and Cheung (2017) argue against the criticisms we raised (Lefevre et al., 2017) about the Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT) and its application in modelling. Rather than providing point-by-point responses to their arguments we highlight some key issues that, in our opinion, disqualify GOLT as a mechanistic basis for model projections about the future size of fishes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.